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Meaning of underneath

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

underneath

Pronunciation:/ʌndəˈniθ//ʌndɚˈnið/

noun

Definitions

  1. The lower surface or part of something.

    Example: The underneath of the aircraft was painted blue.

  2. A background radio sound track played during a specific announcement or program.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Under, lower.

    Example: You can have the underneath bunk.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Below; in a place beneath.

  2. On the underside or lower face.

preposition

Definitions

  1. Under, below, beneath.

    Example: Underneath the water, all was calm.

  2. Under the control or power of.

    Example: There was little freedom underneath the jackboot.